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"SHOWTIME” SHAWN PORTER TO PARTICIPATE IN
2026 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND FESTIVITIES
Annual Hall of Fame Weekend celebration set for June 11-14
CANASTOTA, NY - MAY 20, 2026 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce that two-time welterweight world champion “Showtime” Shawn Porter will participate in 2026 Hall of Fame Weekend festivities set for June 11-14.
“During his two reigns as welterweight champion Shawn Porter thrilled fans with his pressuring style, high work rate and determination in the ring,” said Hall of Fame director Edward Brophy. “We are thrilled to welcome him to ‘Boxing’s Hometown’ for Hall of Fame Weekend festivities.”
Following an impressive 276-14 amateur career that includes wins over future champions Daniel Jacobs, Demetrius Andrade and Oleksandr Usyk. Porter turned pro in 2008. He won the welterweight title twice, defeating Devon Alexander for the IBF belt in 2013 and Danny Garcia for the WBC belt in 2018. “Showtime” also scored wins over Yordenis Ugas, Andre Berto, Paulie Malignaggi, Julio Diaz and Alfonso Gomez before retiring in 2021. He is the founder and host of the popular The Porter Way Podcast.
Class of 2026 inductees set to be in Canastota include boxers Gennadiy “GGG” Golovkin, Nigel Benn, Antonio Tarver, Naoko Fujioka and Jackie Nava; trainer / cutman Russ Anber, physician Dr. Flip Homansky and journalist Kevin Iole.
Posthumous inductees to be honored include referee Frank Cappuccino, trainer / cut man Jimmy Glenn, broadcaster Alex Wallau and welterweight and middleweight star Jimmy Clabby.
In addition to Porter, an impressive array of boxing stars from around the world are set to be in Canastota including Marco Antonio Barrera, Mikey Garcia, Michael Spinks, Christy Martin, Erik Morales, Timothy Bradley Jr., Winky Wright, Jim Lampley, “Jesse” James Leija, Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik, Vinny Paz, Kenny Bayless, Jorge Linares, Buddy McGirt, Ray Mercer, Ruben Olivares, Gerry Cooney and Eric “Butterbean” Esch.
The 2026 Hall of Fame Weekend is scheduled for June 11-14. Many events will take place in Canastota and nearby Turning Stone Resort Casino throughout the four-day celebration including ringside talks, fist casting, fight night, 5K race / fun run, boxing autograph card show, banquet, parade and induction ceremony.
The grand marshal of the Parade of Champions will be Sugar Ray Leonard and the 1976 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, who will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Olympic Games. In addition to Leonard, gold medal winners Michael Spinks and Leo Randolph; silver medal winner Charles Mooney and team member Chuck Walker will be attending.
A full card of professional boxing action, including two title bouts, will be presented by Christy Martin Promotions on Friday, June 12th in The Event Center at Turning Stone Resort Casino. Doors open at 5:00 pm EST, with the first bout beginning at 6:00 pm EST. For more details including ticket and VIP upgrade information please visit Turning Stone’s website HERE
Click HERE for the 2026 Hall of Fame Weekend ticket order form.
For more information on the 2026 Hall of Fame Weekend, please call (315) 697-7095.
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About the International Boxing Hall of Fame
The International Boxing Hall of Fame opened to the public in 1989 and is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the great sport of boxing. Located in Canastota, New York, it serves as a tribute to the world's finest boxers and contributors to the sport, allowing boxing enthusiasts to appreciate and celebrate the rich history and tradition of boxing. The International Boxing Hall of Fame is located at Exit 34 of the New York State Thruway. Hours of operation are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The multi-year partnership between Turning Stone Resort Casino and the International Boxing Hall of Fame spotlights the entire region, garnering national attention and boosting tourism in Central New York. The partnership includes a series of
nationally-televised boxing events at Turning Stone, culminating every year in June
with an elaborate and bigger-than-ever International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend
with several exciting events in Madison County and Oneida County throughout the
four-day celebration.
